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General Physician · General Medicine
Cyanosis is a term used to describe the blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes that can occur when deoxygenated hemoglobin levels are high. This can be due to various causes, including heart or lung disease, anemia, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms of cyanosis include shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and confusion.